Senior Principal Optical Designer Engineer

Raytheon Australia

El Segundo, CA, United States
Base: $145,600 - $276,800 usd; bonus/equity: annua...
Hybrid
Optical design using zemax or code v
Experience with refractive and reflective systems
Stray light analysis and stop modeling
The role involves leading innovative optical design efforts for space and airborne systems while ensuring performance through tolerance and alignment simulations

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading innovative optical design efforts for space and airborne systems while ensuring performance through tolerance and alignment simulations.
  • Candidates will perform critical optical analyses such as stray light, STOP, image simulation, and radiometry to validate system performance throughout the program lifecycle.
  • The position offers a comprehensive total rewards package including healthcare, parental leave, flexible work schedules, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading innovative optical design efforts for space and airborne systems while ensuring performance through tolerance and alignment simulations.

Salary

Base: $145,600 - $276,800 USD; Bonus/Equity: Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive programs available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, and educational assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Optical design using Zemax or Code V
  • Experience with refractive and reflective systems
  • Stray light analysis and STOP modeling
  • Optical alignment and measurement equipment
  • Collaboration with optical fabrication suppliers

Nice-to-have

  • FRED software experience for stray light
  • CREO opto-mechanical hardware design
  • Building and testing optical assemblies
  • Mentorship of junior optical engineers

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of relevant optical engineering experience
  • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance required on day one
  • STEM degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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